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Doctoral (Professional)-19% vs national median598 grads tracked

Dentistry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Ranked 21st of 22 doctoral (professional) programs in Dentistry by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$112,807
middle 50%: $65,986 – $162,085
Median · 5 years out
$136,607
middle 50%: $78,529 – $213,629
Median · 10 years out
$144,423
middle 50%: $93,095 – $230,831

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Dentistry (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Dentistry professionals at this institution command high earnings, starting at a median of $113k. Salaries reach $144k after ten years of practice.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,935 total interest

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